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October 11, 2012

Getting ''Inked'' [Tattoo]

Does it hurt?

This is the first question in this because it’s usually the first
question that people ask. The answer is yes. Having needles pierce your skin ''does'' hurt. But what you ''really'' want to know is, “How MUCH does it hurt, and
can I handle it?”

It’s not nearly as bad as what you might imagine. The pain comes from
the cluster of needles on the tattooing machine piercing your skin very
rapidly. This sensation, however, doesn’t feel like the poking pain of an
injection--it’s more of a constant vibration. You will be amazed at how quickly
your body releases endorphins, (pain killers), which dullens the pain
significantly.

The pain will also vary according to where on your body you get worked
on. Skin right above bones (collarbone, anklebone, etc.) tend to be more
painful than other areas. In addition, certain types of needles seem to hurt
more than others. The needles used for outlining produce a sharper, more
noticeable pain, while the needles used for shading seem to be much more like
an electrical buzz (nearly painless).

Remember, you are volunteering for the experience. The amount of pain
will depend on your psychological attitude.

NOTE: Do not drink alcohol or take illegal drugs for pain relief
purposes prior to your tattoo sessions. Both aspirin and alcohol thin your
blood and promote excessive bleeding. Aspirin also decreases the clotting of
blood, which will slow down your healing as well. In addition, artists do not
appreciate dealing with drunks and is illegal in many states.